NIGP 68085: Road Spikes (for Use by Police to Stop Vehicles on the Road)

NIGP 68085 Road Spikes (For Use By Police To Stop Vehicles On The Road) is an Item code describing tire deflation and vehicle-stopping devices for law enforcement vehicle interdiction and pursuit termination. State and local police departments are the primary buyers under this code, purchasing portable tire deflation equipment such as Stop Stick devices and related accessories to support vehicle pursuit management, stolen vehicle recovery, and officer safety during high-risk incidents. The solicitations show demand for devices with specific performance characteristics: rapid deployment (under 10 seconds), extended cord reels (80 feet or longer), multi-directional Teflon-coated steel quills for tire perforation, and durability sufficient to warrant five-year coverage on defects. Police departments also purchase related tactical and protective equipment in conjunction with vehicle interdiction operations, though the recent activity block shows fragmented procurement of ancillary items (body armor, tactical gear, firearms) alongside dedicated tire deflation devices. Issuing bodies include municipal police departments and county sheriff or district attorney offices, with no apparent state-level or school district activity in the recent posting window.

Activity appears concentrated in Florida and North Carolina based on recent solicitations. The City of Tampa Police Department issued an Intent to Single Source for 30 Stop Stick cord reels with nine-inch black sleeves on May 7, 2026, with response due May 13, 2026, requiring authorized manufacturer distributors and proof of warranty service capability. The City of Charlotte solicited NIJ-compliant body armor for sworn law enforcement personnel with proposals due July 29, 2026. Vendors responding to tire deflation device procurements must typically hold authorized distributor or dealer status from the manufacturer, carry current Federal Firearm Licenses where applicable, and provide comprehensive warranty, maintenance, and training support including online portals for officer certification. Single-source designations are common in this code, limiting competition to vendors holding exclusive authorization from the equipment manufacturer.